MASTER WATER SUPPLY PLAN

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan provides a framework for sustainable long-term water supply planning at the local and regional level. The plan provides communities in the region with planning assistance for water supply in a way that:

Recognizes local control and responsibility for owning, maintaining and operating water supply systems

Is developed in cooperation and consultation with municipal water suppliers, regional stakeholders and state agencies

Protects critical habitat and water resources over the long term

Meets regional needs for a reliable, secure water supply

Highlights the benefits of integrated planning for stormwater, wastewater and water supply

Emphasizes and supports conservation and interjurisdictional cooperation, and

The plan provides guidance so that communities can take the most proactive, cost effective approach to long term planning and permitting to ensure plentiful, safe, and affordable water that supports the prosperity and livability of the region for future generations.

Public Hearing

A public hearing was held on August 11, 2015. The Public hearing agendaand video of the hearing are available. Testimony will be recorded and addressed along with all comments submitted in writing and recorded on the Public Comment Line during the public comment period.

May to June 2014 – City public utility and planning staff provided input about plan content and format at public meetings.

August 2014 – Elected officials provided feedback on challenges and opportunities with water supply approaches at public meetings.

Fall and Spring 2015 – City public utility and planning staff, including a Community Technical Work Group, provided input on technical analyses and tools and including how they will be integrated into the Master Water Supply Plan. The Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee reviewed and provided input on drafts of the updated Master Water Supply Plan.

Spring and Summer 2015 – Final draft of updated Master Water Supply Plan released for public review; public meetings held.

September 2015– The Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee approved and Metropolitan Council adopted the updated Master Water Supply Plan.